Lot 1097
1097
essay 1948 (1 Apr.) 2a. to 12a., 5r. and 10r. handpainted essays in the issued designs inscribed "SERVICE" and approved subject to the removal of this word and the vernacular, each on piece of card with details of the colour changes required; a unique group. Also issued 2a. to 12a. in blocks of ten, 1r. to 5r. in corner strips of six, 10r. corner strip of four and 1948 1r. to 10r. in blocks of 30 or 20 (10r.), all with plate number and imprint, and some Official mint sheets. Photo
essay 1948 (1 Apr.) 2a. to 12a., 5r. and 10r. handpainted essays in the issued designs inscribed "SERVICE" and approved subject to the removal of this word and the vernacular, each on piece of card with details of the colour changes required; a unique group. Also issued 2a. to 12a. in blocks of ten, 1r. to 5r. in corner strips of six, 10r. corner strip of four and 1948 1r. to 10r. in blocks of 30 or 20 (10r.), all with plate number and imprint, and some Official mint sheets. Photo

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essay 1948 (1 Apr.) 2a. to 12a., 5r. and 10r. handpainted essays in the issued designs inscribed "SERVICE" and approved subject to the removal of this word and the vernacular, each on piece of card with details of the colour changes required; a unique group. Also issued 2a. to 12a. in blocks of ten, 1r. to 5r. in corner strips of six, 10r. corner strip of four and 1948 1r. to 10r. in blocks of 30 or 20 (10r.), all with plate number and imprint, and some Official mint sheets. Photo